The management of change : a narrative perspective on management development
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Management Development
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Volume
20
Issue
8
First Page
682
Last Page
690
Publisher
MCB UP Ltd
Keywords
narratives, stories, management development, change
Abstract
Examines the role of narrative in management development. It contrasts the characteristics of this genre with the more conventional approach to management development. Using a management of change course delivered to management practitioners as an example, the paper draws attention to the value of narrative in enriching knowledge of the effects of change on individuals. It is argued that narratives express the richness and diversity of human experience and thus challenge simplistic analyses of management issues such as change that can result from adherence to narrow, mechanical models of human nature. Thus, narrative is recommended as a valuable tool for conveying the reality of managerial situations to practitioners engaged in management development.
DOI
10.1108/02621710110401400
Print ISSN
02621711
E-ISSN
17587492
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Jabri, M., & Pounder, J. S. (2001). The management of change: A narrative perspective on management development. Journal of Management Development, 20(8), 682-690. doi: 10.1108/02621710110401400